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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,592.11, 44,977.10 and 17,688.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,592.11, 44,977.10 and 17,688.11 is: 24,409.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,592.11 : 44,977.10 = 17,688.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,592.11/44,977.10 = 17,688.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,592.11x = 44,977.10 × 17,688.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,592.11x = 795,559,578.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,559,578.95/32,592.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,409.58

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